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036-001979003 Project / Collection Ashley Manuscripts

1. Ashley MS A1921, B1921

Reference (shelfmark):
Ashley MS A1921, B1921
Title:
'Locrine': a verse tragedy by A. C. Swinburne; [1886-1887]. Autograph drafts and fair copies of the play published as Locrine on 16 Nov. 1887. In a letter to his mother dated New Year's Day 1887 (C. Y. Lang, Swinburne Letters, v, 1962, pp. 179-180) Swinburne says '. . . I have begun a new dramatic attempt ― in rhyme ― founded on the legendary history of ancient Britain'. Ashley Library Catalogue, vi, p. 171. 1. Draft synopsis of Act II, Scene I, to the end of the play, written on one side o...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[1886-1887]
Extent:
2 items

2. Ashley MS A1921

Reference (shelfmark):
Ashley MS A1921
Title:
Scope & Content:
'Locrine': a verse tragedy by A. C. Swinburne. includes: f. 118 Poetry ENGLISH: Algernon Charles Swinburne, poet: Verse tragedy, 'Locrine', stanzas 7-9 of the Dedication by Algernon Charles Swinburne: 1887: Autogr. fair copy.f. 119 Poetry ENGLISH: Algernon Charles Swinburne, poet: Verse tr...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item

3. Ashley MS B1921

Reference (shelfmark):
Ashley MS B1921
Title:
Scope & Content:
'Locrine': a verse tragedy by A. C. Swinburne. includes: ff. 101, 102b Thomas James Wise, book collector: Note rel. to Ashley B1921 by Thomas James Wise: n.d.f. 103 Poetry ENGLISH: Algernon Charles Swinburne, poet: Verse tragedy, 'Locrine', synopsis of Act II. Sc. I to end etc., by Algerno...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 item